Stars Fall Into The Sea, Love Never Fades Chapter 23

Chapter 24: Staying together in old age and eternal reunion

Time flies, twenty years fly by.

Ah Zhi has a head full of white hair, and his face is covered with traces of time, but his eyes are still gentle and firm.He no longer takes care of the specific affairs of the company, and focuses more on the charity fund and accompanying Qi’s mother.

Qi’s mother is over ninety years old, her body is gradually weakening, and she lies in bed most of the time.Ah Zhi would stay with her every day, reading her excerpts from “Stars Falling to the Horizon”, telling her the latest status of the charity fund, and feeding her her favorite mango pancake.

“Azhi,” Qi’s mother said in a weak voice while lying on the bed, “I’m going to see Xiao Qi soon.”

Azhi held her hand, his eyes flushed: “Auntie, you will be fine. Xiao Qi is still waiting for you in the sky, waiting to see you enjoy your old age.”

Qi’s mother shook her head and said with a smile: “I am already very satisfied. In the past twenty years, I have had you by my side and Xiao Qi’s love by my side. I have lived a very happy life.” She paused and continued, “Azhi, after I leave, you have to take good care of yourself. Don’t miss me too much, and don’t miss Xiao Qi too much. We will all be watching you in the sky and protecting you.”

Azhi’s tears fell and he choked and said, “Auntie, I will. I will live well with the love of you and Xiaoqi.”

A few days later, Qi’s mother passed away peacefully in her sleep.When she left, she had a gentle smile on her face, as if she was seeing her son again after a long absence.

In accordance with Qi’s mother’s last wish, A Zhi buried her ashes and Qi’s ashes together, with the words “Love Never Dissipates” engraved on the tombstone.He placed a bouquet of white roses and a copy of “Stars Falling on the Horizon” in front of the tombstone, and said softly: “Auntie, Xiaoqi, you are finally reunited. I will come to see you often.”

The wind blew gently, as if Qi and his mother were responding to his words.

In the days that followed, A Zhi lived alone in the villa.He would visit the cemetery every day and present a bouquet of white roses to Qi and his mother; he would still go to the charity art studio to watch the children draw and listen to them tell their stories; he would still open “Stars Falling on the Horizon” late at night and recall everything related to Qi.

His health is getting worse, but he still sticks to his habits.He knew that he didn’t have much time and he would see Qi soon.

On this day, Ah Zhi was sitting on the beach at the seaside, holding the photo taken at the beach in his hand. The photo had turned yellow, but the bright smiles of the two of them could still be seen clearly.The sunset gradually sets in the west, and the orange-red afterglow shines on the sea, exactly the same as when he and Qi came together more than 20 years ago.

“Qi, I’m coming to see you soon.” He said softly, his voice weak but firm, “I fulfilled our agreement, I took good care of my aunt, I helped many people, and I lived a good life with your love.”

The warmth around him became stronger and stronger, as if he was being hugged gently.He subconsciously turned his head and looked into the void around him——

Under the light of the setting sun, a familiar white outline slowly appeared, clearer than it was twenty years ago.The young man in the silhouette is wearing a white sweater, smiling and arching his eyebrows. He is the Qi he thinks about day and night.

“Azhi.” Qi’s voice came clearly, gentle and familiar, as if he had never left.

Ah Zhi’s tears burst out instantly. He stretched out his hand and touched the outline with trembling eyes.This time, he felt a real touch, warm and soft, as if Qi’s hand was really holding his.

“Qi…I finally see you…” He choked, his voice full of ecstasy and excitement.

“I’ve been waiting for you, Azhi.” Qi’s smile was still gentle, “I knew you would come.”

The two of them sat on the beach and watched the sun sink into the sea, as if they were reliving that evening more than twenty years ago.They didn’t say much, they just held each other’s hands tightly, feeling the reunion that spanned life and death.

“Azhi, you did a great job.” Qi said softly, “I’m proud of you.”

“It’s all because of you, Qi.” Ah Zhi choked, “It’s your love that supports me till now.”

The sunset completely sets, and the night gradually falls.The outline of Qi has not disappeared, but has become clearer and more real.He stood up, stretched out his hand, and said to Ah Zhi: “A Zhi, let’s go home.”

Azhi nodded, held Qi’s hand, and stood up slowly.His body gradually became lighter, and all the pain and fatigue disappeared, leaving only endless warmth and peace.

The two held hands and walked slowly into the distance, their figures stretched by the moonlight.Behind you are the golden sandy beaches and the blue sea, and around you are eternal love and longing.

This time, they will never be separated again.

In another world without pain and regret, they will stay together and love each other forever, just as they once agreed.

However, the “Qi Charity Fund” in the world is still running, and “Stars Falling on the Horizon” is still affecting more people. The love story of A Zhi and Qi has also become an eternal legend, warming generations after generations in the long river of time.

Love can always transcend life and death, transcend time and space, be always warm, and always bright.